Saskatoon looks at incentivizing building of affordable housing
Administration is proposing approximately $35 million be allocated to incentive programs supporting affordable housing, multiple-unit dwellings and development on city-owned land.
Canada
May 8
Meet Scooby, WFPS’s accelerant detection dog
Arson dogs are trained to sniff out substances commonly used to start fires, leading investigators to evidence that can be used to prove a blaze was set intentionally.
Crime
May 3
Fredericton rolls out Housing Accelerator Fund grants
Fredericton approved new grants under the federal Housing Accelerator Fund. Habitat for Humanity New Brunswick's CEO said it will be game-changing but it won't solve the problem.
Canada
Apr 23
Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks over accelerator pedal issue
Tesla's Cybertruck has had a rough start, and now some buyers are reporting a dangerous accelerator pedal issue.
Trending
Apr 17
Zoo de Granby expands conservation mission, aims to protect more at-risk species
The initiative aims to accelerate the protection of biodiversity across the province and the planet. The goal is to protect 70 at-risk species.
Environment
May 15
Calgary, Edmonton leaders raise concerns about Bill 20 despite new housing provisions
On Wednesday, Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver announced several provisions in Bill 20 that aim to accelerate affordable housing construction across the province.
Canada
May 8
No serious injuries after car smashes into Langley Quiznos
According to police, the driver accidentally stuck his foot between the brake and the accelerator, sending the vehicle flying forward.
Crime
Mar 25
Canada, Germany ink hydrogen deal in bid to shun Russian energy
Canada, citing the need to shun Russian energy, signed an agreement with Germany Monday it said would accelerate work towards the commercial-scale trade of clean hydrogen fuel.
Canada
Mar 18
BC Hydro power pole deliberately set on fire, Nanaimo RCMP say
The fire broke out at the base of a power pole in the city's downtown core on Thursday night, and police say they believe someone used accelerant to ignite it.
Canada
Mar 15
Ottawa putting over $1.6 million into Manitoba’s ‘green economy’
The cash will go to the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce to accelerate Manitoba's green advantage through the Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Green Assessment Program.
Environment
Mar 1
University of Manitoba receives ‘groundbreaking’ funding for vaccine, biomanufacturing research
The University of Manitoba received a record breaking investment for vaccine and biomedical research. This will also include the construction of two research facilities.
Science
May 6
Man dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington
Law enforcement officials believe the U.S. Air Force member doused himself in accelerant and ignited the flames in an apparent protest.
U.S. News
Feb 26
Judge Judy sues National Enquirer, InTouch for defamation
'Judge Judy' Sheindlin is stepping out from behind the bench to battle it out with the media company behind InTouch Weekly and the National Enquirer.
Entertainment
May 14
City of Montreal announces new social housing project for Lachine East
The city of Montreal is fast-tracking construction on a new social housing project in Lachine East, the first phase of the ecological neighbourhood project announced last summer.
Canada
May 13
Ontario introduces sped-up apprenticeship path for high school students
Education Minister Stephen Lecce indicated last year that the government would be moving in that direction and unveiled those details today.
Education
May 1
Man who set himself on fire near NYC courthouse dies of injuries, police say
The New York City Police Department told The Associated Press early Saturday that the man was declared dead by staff at an area hospital.
World
Apr 20
Toronto police seek suspect accused of setting multiple vehicles on fire
Toronto police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person who has been deliberately lighting vehicles on fire in the city's Caledonia neighbourhood.
Crime
Apr 28
Increase in crime prompts new Saskatoon community safety initiatives
The city is planning almost a dozen new safety initiatives to focus on community-based policing work, building affordable housing and increasing services for unhoused individuals.
Canada
May 13
CFL announces health-and-safety initiatives regarding players’ equipment
The two measures were among a host of health-and-safety initiatives announced by the league Wednesday.
Canada
May 16
Saskatchewan RCMP receive numerous collision reports due to spring storm
Saskatchewan RCMP warn motorists to check ahead before hitting the highways following numerous reports of collisions due to current snowy conditions.
Weather
Apr 18
